[Trichophyton mentagrophytes var. erinacei infection contracted from a hedgehog].
Hautarzt, 1979/3;30(3):140-3.
Klingmüller G, Heymer T, Sobich E
PMID: 155666
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Abstract
Occasionally the hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is infected by Trichophyton mentagrophytes (Robin) Blanchard var. erinacei. This zoophilic dermatophyte may cause a difficult human phlegmatic trichophytia infection. The thread-fungus grows on the usual culture-medium with a clear-white surface without radius-folding. The lower surface of the culture shows a typical brillant-yellow colour. Microscopically the fungus presents abundant microconidia formation and a few distinct macroconidia. Cross-breeding with the tester strain Arthroderma simii "+" was negative, with "-" showed an increased growth and a formation of cleistothecium-primordia in the combination zone.
MeSH terms
Allied Health Personnel; Animals; Dermatitis, Occupational; Disease Vectors; Female; Hedgehogs; Humans; Tinea; Trichophyton; Zoonoses
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